The Fastest Growing Real Estate Companies By Inc. Magazine
In 1982 Inc. Magazine, a monthly magazine for small business owners and entrepreneurs, began releasing a list of the fastest growing privately owned companies in the U.S. The list began as the Inc. 100 but expanded to include the top 500 fastest growing companies only two years later. Since the inception of the internet, Inc. Magazine has expanded the list on their website to honor 5000 of the top fastest growing companies.
The Inc. 5000 is a prestigious list that many business owners hope to make. Along with the honor comes great opportunities for marketing and public relations. Along with the award comes a free profile on Inc. Magazine’s business networking site IncBizNet. Registering to the site is free, and also includes a free blog, press release distribution and access to a community of like-minded people.
The real estate industry has always had a special relationship with the Inc. 5000 list. Due to the nature of having many “self-starters” in real estate, several agencies have seen their successes recognized by the leading small business publication. In the 2008 Inc. 5000, the top 50 real estate companies cover a wide variety of topics in the industry.
States that were strongest during the housing boom of previous years were well represented in the real estate vertical of the 2008 Inc. 500. Eight real estate related companies are located in the Sunshine State - Florida. Illinois has more than every state except Florida, with five. Nevada and Texas each contain four of the top 50.
The list of the top 50 fastest growing real estate companies actually includes a wide variety of real estate related businesses. This year’s list included 21 real estate brokerages and 15 that involved some kind of building and construction. Real estate investment companies were also recognized, with 8 of them making this year’s list.
Surprisingly, GetMyHomesValue also made the list as the 16th fastest growing real estate company in America. The Lancaster, PA based business is actually an internet marketing and lead generation company geared toward real estate agents. With a 786% growth in revenue since 2004, GetMyHomesValue expanded their business offerings to more than just leads - they provide agents with education, CRM tools, websites and much more.
Along with the reputation and great PR that comes with making the Inc. 5000, owners are also invited to a conference and awards ceremony. Inc. Magazine holds the ceremony each year to bring executives together to recognize their achievements. With past appearances by former President Bill Clinton, Marshall Goldsmith and Thomas Friedman, it is an amazing opportunity for education and networking for business owners.
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